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Lixin Z.


Minneapolis, MN

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Part -time Home Care

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working/ taking care of people. I have been working as a full time Certified Medical Assistant in the clinic for the last 17 years to present. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decision If needed. I am also working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in the assistant living /memory care/group home for the last 18...
Lixin can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Li is very capable, attentive, upbeat, and caring. She saw my mom through end of life. I would recommend her to anyone needing elder care. She is a gem."

Elise H.

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Doreen B.


Chanhassen, MN

$40-50/hr

Special Needs Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will ensure your loved one is cared for fully. I have four children in which are grown adults and I often get comments on how well behaved and what great young adults they are. I would love to continue to help out and give my love and attention to other children. I had a cousin with Down syndrome and she actually graduated...
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Heidi K.


Hamel, MN

$20-24/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fun, loving, and compassionate. With over two years of full-time nanny experience. I do well with Children of all ages, and special needs. I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and be active. I want to be able to provide parents with the comfort of having someone trustworthy & reliable...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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Sherri B.


Wayzata, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Assistant

I believe in doing what you love when it comes to employment. Working with special needs children and seniors over the past 45 years is what I love and enjoy the most. I have a degree and have worked in the medical field in an office setting in the past but I wasn't happy. I truly enjoy working and spending time with seniors and...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Sophia R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20-25/hr

Creative, Fun Caregiver With Experience In Supporting Individualized Needs

I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children. I began babysitting in middle school and nannying in high school and have gained additional skills in caring for children with a variety of special needs. I worked at a behavioral clinic for children 4-10 with Autism for 2 years and would love to use my experience to...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Christine P.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Heartfelt Caregiver: Compassionate Support For Every Step Of The Journey

My passion lies in working with the elderly and special needs children, inspiring them to engage in meaningful activities that enrich their lives and bring joy. I bring a versatile skill set, strong communication, a people-centered approach, and genuine compassion to create solutions that enhance well-being for those I...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Angelica H.


Eden Prairie, MN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Angelica, but my family and friends call me Anna. I grew up babysitting family friends and neighborhood families, and also babysitting my nieces and nephews! I also taught special education summer school so I have experience / a passion for working with children with special needs. I love kids, and am a gentle,...
Angelica can also help with: Travel
Hi my name is Brooke! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny position that could carry into babysitting when i'm home on breaks! I have several years of experience working with kids both supervising and coaching. I previously worked with the city of Eden Prairie as a youth tennis instructor and camp counselor for the...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah B.


Minneapolis, MN

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

RN, LPN, CNA/HHA and BLS /CPR certified . with 4yrs of experience in home care/memory care , Long term care and TCU.
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Nicole M.


Hopkins, MN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

My son is on the spectrum and has aspergers syndrome, so I have worked with autistic children and adults all of my motherhood. Also my other son has adhd and could write a book about it. I have personally worked with a few adults that have had downs syndrome and was the manager of them for a short while. They are beautiful...
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Lauren H.


Eden Prairie, MN

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/friend/companion

Hello! My name is Lauren and I would love to meet your child and get to know their needs. I have been a babysitter for the past 10 years and I am now interested in learning more and helping with special needs. Message me, I would love to learn and chat more about your situation!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in the Eden Prairie area. I recently graduated with a degree in social work. I start grad school in the fall for social work specializing in clinical mental health. I have lots of experience working with children. While I was in high school I babysat the kids at my church while the parents went to bible study...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! my name is anna. I have 4 years of experience in personal care! I am PCA and CPR certified. I also have experience with and am open to helping with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation. I absolutely love people and all that comes with caring/bonding with them! I first started PCA work at 18 and I've had experience...
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Hanna P.


Minnetonka, MN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There, Hanna Here! :)

I graduated from the university of Minnesota, Twin Cities's campus with a BS in family and social sciences. From there, I spent many years working in a occupational and speech therapy clinic for children and adults with special needs. Our focus was on sensory processing disorder, and I have a vast array of experience when it...
I have years of experience as a caregiver for special needs children both professionally as a PCA and personally as a mother with special needs child. I love taking care of children and helping those in need. As my daughter grows into a teenager I have more time on my hands and miss being around kids. I have 15 plus years...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ivanoff I.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs assistant with over 20 years of experience in providing support and care for individuals with diverse needs. My journey in this field is driven by a deep passion for inclusivity and empowerment, ensuring that every individual I work with feels valued, understood, and capable of...
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Melissa F.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Teacher And A Fun Person To Be Around!

I have 2 years of experience as an education assistant. My qualifications are in behavioral intervention support in the classroom. I help students with ADD, ADHD, ODD, learning disabilities, Autism and other special needs. In addition, I support learners in general Ed class room to reach their literacy and academic goals. You...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Christa C.


Shakopee, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 20+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs and have recently found joy helping some older women at the end of their lives. I would love to help and care for your loved ones as my own.
Christa can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
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Madeline R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible And Patient Nanny

Hello! My name is Maddie , and I am looking to be hired as a permanent nanny. I have 5+ years of experience in childcare, varying from one time jobs to live-in nannying. I absolutely love childcare and being able to create so many memorable moments for kids. For the past few months I have been caring for a child with special...
I would love to care for individuals with special needs, give them the support they need emotionally, physically

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